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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.16, 145.14 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.16, 145.14 and 82.12 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.16 : 145.14 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.16/145.14 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.16x = 145.14 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.16x = 11,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,918.90/105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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